UPSC CSE Recruitment Examination 2024 – The UPSC has announced the UPSC Exam 2024 schedule. The UPSC 2024 Prelims is set for 26th May, and the UPSC Mains 2024 is scheduled for 20th September. Explore all the details regarding the UPSC Exam 2024 in the provided article.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), located at Dholpur House in New Delhi, is set to conduct the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 on 26th May 2024. This examination aims to recruit candidates for various prestigious Government Job posts, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and several other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Central Services/Posts, etc. (Advertisement No. 05/2024-CSP).
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Eligibility for UPSC CSE Recruitment Examination 2024
Indian Civil Services 2024 Vacancies: The UPSC has announced 1056 vacancies (including 40 for PH candidates) across various Administrative Services for the Indian Civil Services 2024.
Age Criteria: Candidates applying should be between 21 to 32 years old as of 01/08/2024. Certain age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC and other specified categories, as mentioned in the Notice.
Educational Qualification: Aspiring candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
Physical Standards: Candidates are required to meet the physical fitness standards outlined in the notice.
Number of Attempts: The maximum number of attempts allowed for eligible candidates from different categories are as follows:
| Category | Maximum Attempts |
|---|---|
| General Category | Six (6) |
| Physical Handicapped | Nine (No limit if SC/ST) |
| OBC | Nine (9) |
| SC/ST | No Limit |
Services in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is scheduled to conduct the preliminary examination of the Civil Services Examination 2024 on 26th May 2024. This examination is for the recruitment of candidates to various Services and Posts.
- Indian Administrative Service
- Indian Foreign Service
- Indian Police Service
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Information Service, Junior Grade Group ‘A’
- Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’
- Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
- Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
- Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS)
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
- Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
- Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’
Examination Pattern for Civil Service Exam 2024
The Civil Services competitive examination of 2024 involves two consecutive stages:
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type):
- This stage is conducted on 26th May 2024.
- It aims to select candidates for the Main Examination.
- Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview):
- This stage is scheduled for November 2024.
- It is the final phase for the selection of candidates for various Services and posts.
Preliminary Examination for UPSC CSE Recruitment 2024
The Preliminary Examination scheduled for May 26, 2024, consists of two papers with multiple-choice questions, totaling a maximum of 400 marks. This serves as a screening test, with a minimum qualifying mark set at 33%. The question papers will be available in both Hindi and English. It’s important to note that there is a penalty (negative marking) for incorrect answers in the Objective Type Question Papers.
Main Examination for UPSC Exam 2024
The Main Examination of 2024 comprises a written examination and an interview test. The written part includes 9 papers of conventional essay type, among which two are qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in all compulsory papers (Paper-I to Paper-VII) and the Interview for Personality Test contribute to the ranking.
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifying marks in the Main Examination’s written part, as set by the Commission, will be invited for a Personality Test interview. Approximately twice the number of candidates as vacancies will be summoned. The interview holds a weightage of 275 marks with no minimum qualifying marks.
The final ranking of candidates is determined by the marks obtained in both the Main Examination (written part and interview). Allocation to various Services is based on candidates’ ranks and their preferences for specific Services and posts expressed during the examination.
Papers in Mains for UPSC CSE 2024
Paper-A: (One of the Indian languages selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution) => 300 Marks
Paper-B: English => 300 Marks
Papers counted for merit
Paper-I: Essay => 250 Marks
Paper-II: General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society) => 250 Marks
Paper-III: General Studies -II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International relations) => 250 Marks
Paper-IV: General Studies (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management) => 250 Marks
Paper-V: General Studies -IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Ethics) => 250 Marks
Paper-VI: Optional Subject – Paper 1 => 250 Marks
Paper-VII: Optional Subject – Paper 2 => 250 Marks
Sub Total (Written test) => 1750 Marks
Personality Test => 275 Marks
Grand Total => 2025 Marks
Candidates can choose any one of the optional subjects from the list of subjects.
Online Application for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024
Candidates should submit their applications online in the prescribed format at https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php from 14/02/2024 to 05/03/2024. Comprehensive details about the examination and instructions can be found on the UPSC Online website under Guidelines to the Candidates: https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php.
Application  Fee for UPSC Recruitment 2024
Submit an application fee of ₹100/- (Exempt for Female/ SC/ST/PH candidates) by utilizing the net banking service of the State Bank of India or through a Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card.
Detailed Information for UPSC CSE Recruitment Examination 2024
Candidates can access information regarding the examination, examination venues, and the examination syllabus at https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CSP-24-engl-140224.pdf.
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